Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I love how the camera enthusiasts have decided that in their informed summation theta equals good and P equals evil. During the time it took you to type that thousands upon thousands of exposures were made in Program mode by top photographers who've forgotten more about the craft than you'll ever know. On 6/10/13 3:32 PM, "John McMaster" <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote: > Nobody has an issue with aperture priority (only automation in an M), it is > program mode where camera decides both what aperture and shutter speed to > use > (based on some scale) I can see no photographic merit in. > > john > >> -----Original Message----- >> >> John McMaster OFFERED: >> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:20 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] FF sidewalk flower pot f 1/125 s at f/8.0 and be >> there >> >> >>> What a load of rubbish. There are places where manual is preferable (e.g. >>> panoramic shots, backlighting) and some where auto is, I prefer to use >>> manual. I cannot think of any photographer I know being happy to use >>> program mode on their income earning camera, where are these hugely >>> changing light situations which you so often find? Most of the time my >>> dials stay untouched after the initial setup, if the sun is going >>> behind clouds I am experienced enough to know if it is a stop or two >>> lower and make changes.....>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >> >> Hi john, >> Gee I think that's a pretty heavy duty comment!!! Yes there are places >> when >> one wants absolute control as you say: >> "There are places where manual is preferable (e.g. panoramic shots, >> backlighting) <<<<<<<< >> >> I beleive it's to each his own in how one uses their cameras. As I said >> before >> when shooting the book .... "WOMEN IN MEDICINE. A CELEBRATION OF >> THEIR WORK!" 500 rolls of T-MAX 400 RATED AT ASA 800! I never lost a frame >> from exposure regardless of lighting and cameras reacting to light >> conditions! >> Just think about the wild and crazy lighting in many operating rooms and >> hospital conditions! >> >> And one might say this was a major income assignment project!!!!!!! ALL >> AUTO! M7'S! 500 ROLLS! Buy the book and see for yourself! ;-) >> >> cheers, >> Dr. ted >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- Mark William Rabiner Photography http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/lugalrabs/